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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Stillwater, MN

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If your loved one needs memory care in Stillwater, A Place for Mom can help. With 34 memory care facilities in Stillwater, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Stillwater incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Stillwater memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Stillwater, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hamline-Midway, St Anthony Park and Prospect Park - East River Road.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My Mom was just entering the mid stage of Alzheimer's, when she was diagnosed in, January 2014. She was 82 and vehinimently independent. By April 2015, it was pretty evident, she needed guidance, assistance...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Red Cedar Canyon Assisted Living starts with the essentials of home: Privacy, Freedom, Comfort and Safety. We strive to help the resident maintain independence and preserve dignity, while offering the choices that lead to happier living. An assisted living environment is more than housing. For...
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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As someone who has worked in this field I understand the demands on nursing. The current nursing staff will answer emergency calls 24/7 and their door is always open to listen or handle any concerns. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of memory care in Stillwater, MN

The average cost of senior living in Stillwater is $4,295 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grant, MN with an average of $4,173 per month.

Memory care costs in Stillwater, MN, vs. nearby cities

Stillwater, MN
$4,295/mo
$4,470/mo

Memory care costs in Stillwater, MN, vs. state and national averages

Stillwater, MN
$4,295/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Stillwater, MN, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,295/mo

Memory care costs in Stillwater, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,452/mo
Studio
$5,117/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,862/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,159/mo

Senior living costs in Stillwater vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Stillwater, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStillwater, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Memory Care$4,295/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,473/mo$4,249/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,094/mo$3,081/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Stillwater, MN:$4,295/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Stillwater, MN:$4,473/mo
Minnesota:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Stillwater, MN:$3,094/mo
Minnesota:$3,081/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Stillwater, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Stillwater and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Stillwater, MN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Stillwater have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Stillwater, MN$8,445/mo$8,000/mo+5.6%
Minnesota$7,089/mo$6,440/mo+10.1%
National$6,152/mo$5,803/mo+6.0%
Stillwater, MN
2024 average cost:$8,445/mo
2023 average cost:$8,000/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$7,089/mo
2023 average cost:$6,440/mo
Percent change:+10.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,152/mo
2023 average cost:$5,803/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Stillwater

Recent reviews for memory care in Stillwater

Saint Therese of Woodbury

4.5
Cannot think of one negative thing to say about this facility. It is a beautiful property with many amenities. The staff is amazing. Every level of care is given by extremely professional and kind members of St Therese staff. I was a patient for 6weeks and was extremely happy with everything, ...
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Suite Living Inver Grove Heights

4.4
I obviously have never gone through loosing one's best friend of 35 years before. Dementia is such a terrible illness. Nurse Sarah was out standing. The 24 x 7 staff provides support is truely the care my wife needs.

The Willows Advanced Assisted Living in Hudson, WI

5.0
My loved one is doing really well in Comforts of Home. He has adapted and transitioned well to the community, and is enjoying more energy and interaction than what he had in his previous community. I could not ask for a better group of people. My advice to anybody would be that, when you are ...
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Stillwater review score based on 66 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 66 reviews of 30 Stillwater memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Stillwater review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Stillwater review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Stillwater, MN30 facilities
8.5
8.4
Bayport, MN21 facilities

Review subcategories for Stillwater memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 66 reviews of 30 Stillwater memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Stillwater resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Stillwater, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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Stillwater memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stillwater memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stillwater, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Stillwater memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Stillwater that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Stillwater, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
73.3%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.7%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.3%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.7%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.3%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Stillwater memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Stillwater Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Stillwater, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56.7%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.7%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Stillwater memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Stillwater partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stillwater, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.7%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.7%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Stillwater memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Stillwater communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stillwater, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.7%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
30%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stillwater memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Stillwater offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stillwater, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.7%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.7%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.3%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
63.3%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
30%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.7%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.7%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Stillwater

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Minnesota memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Stillwater protect seniors.
Learn about Minnesota memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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